How to grow Zucchini vertically. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One of the biggest benefits of growing Zucchini vertically, is that it makes it much easier to…
Almond Update: 2021 Almond Conference Hotels Available September 13
Beginning next week, the 2021 Almond Conference hotel blocks will be made available for those interested in attending. The annual event from the Almond Board of California (ABC) will once…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
Instances of branched broomrape in California have been increasing in recent years, creating significant concern for growers. The weed has been showing up more frequently since 2017 in processing tomato…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
If nutrition advice seems ever-changing and contradictory, that’s because it is. Hi, I’m Rachel Eslick with your Ag Net West Health Bite. Remember when fat was bad, then 30 years…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a drought relief waterbird program that’s available for rice…
‘Farm Safety Yields Real Results’
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the country and abroad. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health says approximately two million full-time workers were employed in…
USDA Offers New Insurance Option for Split-Apply Nitrogen
Corn farmers who “split-apply” nitrogen will soon have another option for crop insurance coverage. Starting in the 2022 crop year, the USDA’s Risk Management Agency will offer the Post Application…
Ventura County Women In Ag
County crop and livestock reports for the year 2020 are surfacing across the state. These reports reflect the region’s hard work over the year and help to predict future trends….
Helpful Tips to Improve Your Chili Pepper Harvest
What you need to know to help improve your chili pepper harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chilis bring the heat to your culinary dishes, and they’re…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
A new competitive grant funding initiative known as the Farm and Food Workers Relief program was recently announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The program aims to provide support for…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is moving forward with the process of developing a statewide pesticide notification system. DPR has been provided with a budget of $10 million…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
Western United Dairies (WUD) is letting California dairies know to be on the lookout for a letter from the Central Valley Water Board. The agency is working to sort out…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including keeping ‘navigable’ in the new WOTUS rule, the cost…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
U.S. Rep. David Scott House Agriculture Committee Democrats are expressing concerns over non-tariff trade barriers imposed on agricultural biotechnology products. Led by Chairman David Scott of Georgia, the lawmakers sent…